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4 from 2 votes

Crabby Sandwich USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Looking for a budget-friendly way to include seafood on your menu? Try this tasty sandwich made with imitation crab.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 oz eq meat
2 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Keyword: lunch/supper, Ages 6-18, 6 serving
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper
Conventional Meal Category: Sandwich/Wrap, Main Dish (Entrée), Whole Grain-Rich
Program Meal Component: Grains, Meats, Whole Grain-Rich
Meal Service Temperature: Cold
Cooking Method: No Cook
6 servings
Calories: 436

Ingredients

  • 6 Croissants (at least 68 g or 2 oz each)
  • 1 lb 8 oz Surimi seafood, commercially prepared (imitation crab; see chef tips)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon juice, bottled
  • 1 tsp Seafood seasoning
  • 6 Leaves lettuce, romaine (gently wash lettuce leaves under running water)

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  • 6 Croissants (at least 68 g or 2 oz each)
  • 1 lb 8 oz Surimi seafood, commercially prepared (imitation crab; see chef tips)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
  • 1 ½ tsp Lemon juice, bottled
  • 1 tsp Seafood seasoning
  • 6 Leaves lettuce, romaine (gently wash lettuce leaves under running water)

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Slice croissants in half horizontally (if not pre-sliced).
  • In a medium bowl, combine surimi (imitation crab), mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seafood seasoning. Stir until well-blended.
  • Place ⅔ cup seafood mixture and 1 lettuce leaf between each sliced croissant.
  • Cut sandwiches in half crosswise.
  • Serve 2 halves. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.

Nutrition

Serving: 2halves Crabby Sandwich | Calories: 436 | Total Carbohydrate: 44g | Protein: 20g | Total Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 525mg | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Total Sugars: 9g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg